First Contact from College Coach

A request like that is absolutely the best kind.  They have seen you play....and obviously liked what they saw.   Just keep contacting them weekly like they asked.  If he has already given them his schedule, maybe update them each week if he knows he will definitely be starting (or not starting) each game of the weekend.  The travel coach would probably change up the starters if a college guy shows up at the game to see your son, but it would be easier if they know ahead of time.   If you see the coach at the game....do not tell you son lol.  He has enough pressure, doesn't need more.   If a college coach is at a game and comes up to introduce himself to you....feel free to talk to him.  He can't get into specifics about your son and recruiting, but he can say "Hello, I'm Coach XXXX from Big U State" If that happens, there's a pretty good chance that the interest is real.   Good luck

Coaches/recruiters are pros and are used to it. They will carry the conversation. Your son will do fine. 

Take a few short videos (30 sec at most. 5 sec is fine). There are apps that will edit the dead time. Or take short videos of each pitch in an at bat and merge them. I use the Splice app. Free I think. Please dont send pick offs from pitchers in video. Nothing wrong with a seven second video. Have your son send the videos whenever he has them. 

Prediction: In six months you will post how amazed you are in the personal growth and increased confidence in your son, and how fast he is turning into an adult. 

Congrats on your son's success, this is a big summer for him + you are probably in for a wild ride!  Interest begets more interest most of the time.  I loved GO44Dad's response above that coaches can carry convo (prediction is spot on too)!  One suggestion I hope might help him when dealing with the phone calls is to find one of the spare notebooks that didn't get used this year.  Start with those top 3 schools and record a synopsis of what was talked about, what needs to be done next, etc. each time it occurs for that particular school.  Leave 5 to 7 blank pages in between schools.  That way a year or more of notes can be made or a page can be crossed through, if it is not a good fit, then you can start on another school directly following a "no go."  Another thought is develop a list of 20 to 25 questions that he can ask as the process moves along.  I can probably find our old list of questions around somewhere, if you have any interest just let me know.

Congrats to your son Catcher1818! That's a huge step, and it likely indicates more interest to come. 

CATSPOP, if you could find your questions and post them that would be great. I know OP, me and others would be very interested to see that. Anything to help guide these young men is always greatly appreciated.

Wondering if any dads/moms with pitchers as sons who have already gone through the recruiting cycle if they could suggest any questions to ask head coaches or pitching coaches specific to the pitcher position...

Zia2021 - I hope that this works!

Thanks for sharing! Great questions

Just a To Do for the parents:

Although BB is a team sport, you are now entering the individual side of the game.

As fans of the game, we are not always prepared for the recruiting journey.

You are an integral part of your sons development. 

Here are a few things to remember while they are doing their job on the field:

1) coaches/recruiters/scouts (“CRS”) see the talent level with their eyes. They’ll watch you to see the big unknown, Character.

CRS will watch for your reaction to your sons performance during the game. They’ll listen to your comments. They’ll watch your interaction with your son after the game (especially after a loss).

2) Stay clear of the back stop

3) Stay clear of the dugout

4) no more “C’mon Blue”

5) no more negative chatter with other parents ( grab a chair and sit in the OF and enjoy the game).

6) no sitting around the hotel lobby talking about players and coaches 

Remember,

They’re always watching!!!!!!

Good Luck this Summer

BaseballBUDDY posted:

Just a To Do for the parents:

Although BB is a team sport, you are now entering the individual side of the game.

As fans of the game, we are not always prepared for the recruiting journey.

You are an integral part of your sons development. 

Here are a few things to remember while they are doing their job on the field:

1) coaches/recruiters/scouts (“CRS”) see the talent level with their eyes. They’ll watch you to see the big unknown, Character.

CRS will watch for your reaction to your sons performance during the game. They’ll listen to your comments. They’ll watch your interaction with your son after the game (especially after a loss).

2) Stay clear of the back stop

3) Stay clear of the dugout

4) no more “C’mon Blue”

5) no more negative chatter with other parents ( grab a chair and sit in the OF and enjoy the game).

6) no sitting around the hotel lobby talking about players and coaches 

Remember,

They’re always watching!!!!!!

 

Good Luck this Summer

 

 

 

Great advice and thread!

I fail #2, however do I get a Pass if pitcher son has asked for video and that’s why I’m  in the spot?!?! Hope so! If I’m filming for him, I tend to move a few times, though. that’s the #1 location. I try to stay unobtrusive and low  

Thank you!

Thanks for the great advice! Son is a little down after this weekend because he was so nervous when they came to watch and he did not perform offensively as well as he did last weekend. Feedback from summer coach was that they are still interested but want to make sure his hitting can carry over to college baseball before they make an offer. Fingers crossed. Thanks again.

Good luck Catcher1818! 

Feedback is the breakfast of champions.  Have him keep working, keep stroking + keep doing his thing! 

Remind your sons that the RC or HC just wants to talk and get to know them.  I had to tell my son he was not allowed to answer any question in less than 7 words.  I also had to tell him it was ok to answer with good success.  He kept saying but dad that is bragging.  My answer was that if you don't tell them what good things you did, who will?  It is tough to get even outgoing young men to talk to adults but again it is a life lesson.